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ICE Detains Military Officer in California Linked to Case of the 43 Ayotzinapa Students ICE Detains Military Officer in California Linked to Case of the 43 Ayotzinapa Students
Cartels June 4, 2026

ICE Detains Military Officer in California Linked to Case of the 43 Ayotzinapa Students

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Enrique Martínez Chávez in ... more

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Journalist Luis Ángel López Murdered in Poza Rica; He Had Protection Due to Previous Threats Journalist Luis Ángel López Murdered in Poza Rica; He Had Protection Due to Previous Threats
Cartels June 11, 2026

Journalist Luis Ángel López Murdered in Poza Rica; He Had Protection Due to Previous Threats

Luis Ángel López Valdez, a journalist specializing in crime reporting and a ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords
Cartels June 24, 2026

No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords

Los Chapitos—the Sinaloa Cartel’s last major kingpins known by name—have operated for ... more

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Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos
Cartels July 8, 2026

Omar García Harfuch confirms the death of “El Texas” in Culiacán; he was a *plaza* boss for Los Chapitos

Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the death of "El Texas"—identified as a ... more

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El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Cartels May 24, 2025

El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Damaso López Serrano, known as El Mini Lic, former leader of the ... more

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Drug traffickers take advantage of migrants to expand their operation Drug traffickers take advantage of migrants to expand their operation
Cartels June 9, 2025

Drug traffickers take advantage of migrants to expand their operation

On May 6, nine foreigners were arrested in the Tierra Caliente region ... more

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José González Valencia of Los Cuinis Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in the US José González Valencia of Los Cuinis Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in the US
Cartels June 20, 2025

José González Valencia of Los Cuinis Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in the US

José González Valencia, alias El Chepa, one of the leaders and founders ... more

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US Prosecutor Will Not Seek Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada US Prosecutor Will Not Seek Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada
Cartels August 5, 2025

US Prosecutor Will Not Seek Death Penalty for El Mayo Zambada

Ismael El Mayo Zambada will not face the death penalty in the ... more

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Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed
Cartels August 13, 2025

Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed

Mexican authorities released the first videos detailing the operation in which 26 ... more

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Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training
Cartels August 19, 2025

Elite state force formed in Sinaloa with military training

The Ministry of Defense has reinforced the Sinaloa police force with special ... more

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Money Laundering Infiltrates Music Streaming; Spotify and Twitch Are Other Paths Money Laundering Infiltrates Music Streaming; Spotify and Twitch Are Other Paths
Cartels August 30, 2025

Money Laundering Infiltrates Music Streaming; Spotify and Twitch Are Other Paths

In addition to YouTube, with its Super Chat and Super Stickers tools, ... more

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Alejandro ‘N’, leader of ‘La Chokiza,’ charged with organized crime for kidnapping Alejandro ‘N’, leader of ‘La Chokiza,’ charged with organized crime for kidnapping
Cartels September 18, 2025

Alejandro ‘N’, leader of ‘La Chokiza,’ charged with organized crime for kidnapping

Alejandro Gilmare 'N', alias "El Choko," identified as the leader of the ... more

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Once again in Culiacán, Elota, and Cosalá, 14 chemical concentration areas and 3 inactive drug manufacturing laboratories were seized Once again in Culiacán, Elota, and Cosalá, 14 chemical concentration areas and 3 inactive drug manufacturing laboratories were seized
Cartels September 26, 2025

Once again in Culiacán, Elota, and Cosalá, 14 chemical concentration areas and 3 inactive drug manufacturing laboratories were seized

In Culiacán, Elota, and Cosalá, the Interinstitutional Group seized 14 chemical concentration ... more

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